TASC Vocabulary 2

Question 1

Which word best completes this sentence: 'After the argument, the two friends reached a _____ and shook hands.'

Accepted Answer

compromise

Answer

A 'compromise' is an agreement reached by each side making concessions, fitting the context of resolving an argument.

Question 2

What does the word 'obsolete' mean?

Accepted Answer

no longer in use

Answer

'Obsolete' describes something that is outdated and no longer used or needed.

Question 3

Which of the following words has a negative connotation?

Accepted Answer

stubborn

Answer

'Stubborn' implies an unwillingness to change that is viewed negatively, unlike 'determined' or 'persistent,' which are positive.

Question 4

The word 'chronological' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

arranged in order of time

Answer

'Chronological' comes from the Greek word 'chronos' meaning time, so it means ordered by time.

Question 5

What does the word 'excerpt' mean?

Accepted Answer

a short passage taken from a longer work

Answer

An 'excerpt' is a selected passage or quotation taken from a book, film, or other longer piece.

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